Daily Dose of the Dub: Foote returns and exits after the first, Americans recall Sloan and more

Foote returns, exits due to soreness

Nolan Foote returned to the Kelowna Rockets lineup on Monday a day after being traded in the NHL to the New Jersey Devils. In his first action since playing two periods on January 10th, Foote only got through the first period before leaving the game with soreness.

In a statement, Rockets Owner & General Manager Bruce Hamilton had this to say

“He was told to step out if he was sore and he did. After the trade occurred yesterday, the agent for Nolan contacted New Jersey about where Foote was at and if he was cleared to play. Permission was given by New Jersey’s general manager today, because of the trade occurring last night, we didn’t know where we were at. We’ll find out more from New Jersey this week.”

Americans recall Sloan

The Tri-City Americans have recalled forward Jake Sloan from the Leduc Oil Kings Midget AAA in the AMHL. The Oil Kings season has concluded making Sloan eligible to join the Americans for the rest of the season but for now, it will only be a three-game stint. With Leduc, he had 17 goals and 19 assists in 31 games to lead his team in scoring and the AMHL in scoring among 15-year-olds.

Herauf out for Royals

Jacob Herauf was not in the lineup for the Victoria Royals for the rematch with the Kamloops Blazers after being injured by Ryley Appelt on Saturday.

Sourdif out with illness

Justin Sourdif was out of the lineup for the Vancouver Giants on Monday against Seattle due to illness.

Carrier back in Pats lineup

Cole Carrier drew back into Regina’s lineup on Monday after being out on Friday night vs. Edmonton.

Hurricanes clinch a playoff spot

The Lethbridge Hurricanes are the fifth team to clinch their spot in the 2020 WHL Playoffs. Regina fell in regulation to the Brandon Wheat Kings on Monday which was all the Hurricanes needed to secure the spot.

Jarvis named WHL Player of the Week

Portland Winterhawks forward Seth Jarvis has been named the WHL Player of the Week after putting up three goals and six assists in three games this week. It’s the third time Jarvis has taken home the honour and the third time in four weeks that a Winterhawk has been honoured this way.

Paddock wins WHL Goaltender of the Week

Another three-time winner is Prince Albert Raiders goaltender Max Paddock who is the WHL Goaltender of the Week for the third time this season. He posted a 2-0-0-0 record, 0.50 GAA and .975 save percentage this week.

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Milestones

  • Edmonton’s Josh Williams recorded his 100th WHL point at the conclusion of a hat-trick on Monday.
  • Medicine Hat Tigers forward Elijah Brown played in his 200th WHL game.
  • Regina’s Cole Dubinsky played in his 100th WHL game.

Senators claim Hawryluk off waivers

Jayce Hawryluk (232 GP, 119 G, 159 A with the Brandon Wheat Kings from 2012-16) has been claimed off waivers by the Ottawa Senators. He had played 15 games for the Florida Panthers this year scoring once and adding two assists.

Sabres sign Leier

Taylor Leier (198 GP, 77 G, 101 A with the Portland Winterhawks from 2011-14) signed with the Buffalo Sabres on Monday. He had been playing for their AHL affiliate in Rochester notching seven goals and one assist in 17 games.

Hricina gets a new deal in Slovakia

Tomas Hricina (120 GP, 19 G, 21 A with the Regina Pats from 2008-10) has signed with Banska Bystrica in Slovakia for the rest of this season. He started the year with Dukla Michalovce in Slovakia scoring five goals and seven assists in 36 games.

Troubling Moment

Vancouver Giants defenseman Bowen Byram was given a five minute major and game misconduct for this hit on Seattle’s Andrej Kukuca.

Three Stars

First Star: Kamloops’ Logan Stankoven potted two goals and two assists

Second Star: Edmonton’s Josh Williams tallied a hat-trick

Third Star: Calgary’s Kyle Olson had two goals and one assist.

Honourable Mentions

Kamloops’ Kyrell Sopotyk and Calgary’s Carson Focht each scored twice.